Dorothy Eleanore Lalum (Anderson), 95

Dorothy Eleanore Lalum (Anderson), 95, 'passed on to join her beloved' on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at the Heritage Place in Kalispell, where she had been a resident for two years.

She was born Sept. 1, 1912, in Almont, N.D, to Hogan and Anna (Seim) Anderson.

Dorothy became an elementary school teacher, and in 1962 went back to teaching in Whitefish until 1975, when they moved to Kalispell and retired.

Dorothy married Palmer Lalum in 1948, and they raised their children on a farm north of Joplin.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Palmer, in 1993; a daughter, Diane in 1999; and her daughter-in-law, Gaylene, in 2003.

She is survived by her son, Andy Lalum, of Kalispell; along with five grandchildren: Alysa and Annika Walker, and Adam, Andrea and Jessica Lalum; and a great-granddaughter, Abigail.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, in the Johnson Mortuary chapel, with Pastor Larry Stappler of Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in the Glacier Memorial Gardens.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Dorothy's family. You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign Dorothy's guest book.